BLITAR – A proposed Blitar waste management investment has moved into early discussion after a British investor expressed interest in developing a modern waste processing system in Blitar.
Officials say the proposal could support the city’s effort to improve waste handling through advanced technology and long-term infrastructure planning.
Tri Iman Prasetyono, head of the Regional Development Planning, Research and Innovation Agency, said the investor recently met with city officials to present an initial plan for possible cooperation.
“The investor who came recently explained the possibility of investing in waste management in the city,” he said.
According to Tri Iman, the concept offers full-scale waste treatment using equipment and processing systems based on German technology.
The project would require around five hectares of land for a dedicated processing facility. Officials believe the site would become the main center for integrated waste treatment if the plan moves forward.
“The proposal focuses on complete waste processing, with a facility covering about five hectares. The equipment would use technology from Germany,” he explained.
Despite the interest, the plan remains at an early stage. City officials and the investor have not yet discussed technical cooperation in detail.
Authorities still need to review how the partnership would work, including responsibilities, financing arrangements, and operational control.
“This is still an early exploration stage. We will discuss the cooperation model and technical details later,” Tri Iman said.
He added that both sides would include technical requirements in a formal cooperation document if negotiations continue.
“The technical cooperation process has not reached a detailed stage. Mechanisms and obligations from both sides will be discussed during the agreement process,” he said.
For now, Blitar City Government is waiting for further developments from the investor. Officials are also considering possible cooperation with nearby regions to strengthen the project.
Tri Iman said inter-regional collaboration may help improve feasibility if the investment proceeds.
The city government continues to explore several alternatives for long-term waste solutions while monitoring the investor’s next steps.